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US-backed Syrian fighters advance on 2 fronts against IS
OUTSIDE BAGHOUZ, Syria - The ground assault into the last area held by the Islamic State group intensified Saturday as U.S.-backed Syrian fighters made "remarkable progress" amid heavy clashes, includ...
Mar 04, 2019
Slippery slopes, sure death: Ice climber helping climate science research
From climbing the frozen Niagara Falls to setting world paragliding records, Will Gadd is no stranger to adventure. Rappelling into a hole to descend deep into the bowels of the Greenland ice cap...
Mar 04, 2019
First lull in Kashmir since latest India-Pakistan escalation
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan - Residents near the disputed boundary in the divided Kashmir region on Sunday experienced their first lull since a dangerous escalation between Pakistan and India erupted last ...
Mar 03, 2019
House prepares to expand obstruction probe
WASHINGTON - Declaring it's "very clear" President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 peopl...
Mar 03, 2019
Death toll rises to 22 as tornadoes, severe storms hit South
BEAUREGARD, Ala. - A tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 22 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system that caused catastrophic damage and unleashed ...
Mar 03, 2019
Canada's Bianca Andreescu eliminated in semifinals of Mexico Open
ACAPULCO, Mexico - Canada's Bianca Andreescu was eliminated in the semifinals of the Mexico Open after falling 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 to Sofia Kenin of the United States. The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont....
Mar 03, 2019
Wheeler's 4 goals power Jets over Blue Jackets 5-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Blake Wheeler scored three of his four goals in the third period, Connor Hellebuyck had 40 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Sunday night. Wheeler's go...
Mar 03, 2019
Kevin Hayes scores first goal with Jets in victory over Predators
WINNIPEG - Newly acquired forward Kevin Hayes admits his first goal with the Winnipeg Jets wasn't the prettiest he's ever scored. Hayes had an empty-net goal and added two assists to help Wi...
Mar 03, 2019
Kawhi Leonard scores 38 points, as Raptors edge Trail Blazers 119-117
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors had practised the play a day earlier. Game on the line. Kyle Lowry sets a screen. Kawhi Leonard drives for the winning basket. They executed it to perfecti...
Mar 03, 2019
Armia scores 3 goals, Canadiens beat Rangers 4-2
NEW YORK - After scoring his first career hat trick, Joel Armia was more concerned with the Montreal Canadiens getting another win. Armia had three goals and the Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 4-...
Mar 03, 2019